1974–75 KNVB Cup
sports season
The 1974-75 KNVB Cup was the 57th edition of the Dutch national football annual knockout tournament for the KNVB Cup. 46 teams contested, beginning in October 1974 and ending at the final on 15 May 1975.
PSV unsuccessfully defended its 1974 title in the Round of 16 losing to FC Wageningen, 3–2. FC Den Haag successfully pursued on 15 May 1975 in De Kuip, Rotterdam its second KNVB Cup defeating FC Twente, 1–0. 21,000 attended. FC Den Haag previously lifted the cup in 1968.
Teams
All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1974-75, entering in the second round
All 19 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1974-75
9 teams from lower (amateur) leagues
First round
The matches of the first round were played during October 1974.
1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams
Second round
The matches of the second round were played on November 23 and 24, 1974. The Eredivisie clubs entered the tournament this round.
E Eredivisie
Round of 16
The matches of the round of 16 were played on December 29, 1974, and February 8 and 9, 1975.
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